Latino Migrants Among Those Facing Transfer to Unfamiliar Countries After Court Decision

Guatemala Agrees to Take in Deported Migrants Under US Expansion Plan 

The United States Supreme Court has cleared the way for federal authorities to proceed with deporting migrants to third countries, including South Sudan and El Salvador. The decision, issued in an unsigned order, reverses a lower court ruling that had temporarily blocked the removals based on legal concerns over potential risks to the individuals involved.

Injunction Lifted After Latino Migrants are Detained in Djibouti

The case involved eight migrants held on a U.S. military base in Djibouti, along with eleven immigration agents. A federal judge in Massachusetts had ordered a pause in their deportation, stating that the individuals should not be sent to countries where they could face harm without first being given a chance to present legal arguments. The Department of Justice requested an emergency review, citing operational and safety issues related to keeping the group in Djibouti.

According to AP News, of the eight migrants, only one is from South Sudan. Some are Latino migrants.

The others include nationals from Cuba, Mexico, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam. U.S. officials say their home countries declined to receive them after deportation orders were issued, prompting the government to seek third-country transfers.

Arrangements with Other Countries Move Forward

Separately, more than 200 individuals have been transferred to a detention facility in El Salvador under an agreement between the U.S. and Salvadoran governments. The arrangement, which has not been made public, outlines a one-year initial period during which El Salvador will receive deportees in exchange for financial assistance.

According to State Department guidelines, South Sudan is considered a high-risk destination due to armed conflict. The U.S. recently reduced its presence there, withdrawing non-essential personnel. American law prohibits deportation to countries where migrants may face torture or persecution, but the current deportation efforts involve negotiated agreements with third countries.

The Supreme Court’s decision allows these operations to continue while legal proceedings over the broader policy framework remain ongoing.

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